Part 1: Welcome!

• Why do parents start their own businesses?! Financial independence, Personal fulfillment, household income, work life balance.

•  Our Success Stories: How we did it!

• What kind of business should you start? Things to think about!

• Consider popular business ideas

• Skills and passions self assessment quiz!

• Be clear about your business idea and things to consider when creating your business plan

• Market Research – do you have any Competitors currently? What to look for

• Let’s complete a SWOT analysis together (Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats)

• Business brainstorm! Let’s pin it down!

• Think about income  -What do you NEED in the immediate future? What would you like to be earning in six months? 12 months? 

• Business planning: Outlining business goals – Short and long term